Serving 367 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Vardaman Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 367 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vardaman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Vardaman Elementary School's student population of 367 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 52% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
367 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Vardaman Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vardaman Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#440 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
38%
5%
Black
11%
47%
White
48%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vardaman Elementary School's ranking?
Vardaman Elementary School is ranked #440 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Vardaman Elementary School?
367 students attend Vardaman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Vardaman Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vardaman Elementary School?
Vardaman Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Vardaman Elementary School offer ?
Vardaman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Vardaman Elementary School part of?
Vardaman Elementary School is part of Calhoun Co School District.
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